Pitch Perfect
  • Pitch Perfect
  • Indie Music Album Reviews
  • About
  • Submissions
  • Top albums
  • Features
  • Contact

renard blanc - Arsarneq

6/6/2014

0 Comments

 
Picture
Renard Blanc

Arsarneq
self-released; 2014

3.9 out of 5

By Matt Jensen

Renard Blanc was a one-man project that turned into a full-fledged band. It wasn’t until his first EP was completed that he found bassist Jacob Gladu, guitarist Francis Roy and drummer Alexandre Crepeau to bring the music to audiences live. After a year or so of rehearsals they had enough new material to go into a studio and record their first full length entitled Arsarneq. According to the band the goal behind Arsarneq was “to find the good balance between intricate signatures, interesting melodies halfway between minor and major scales and a true identity.”

After a little bit of time listening to the songs it becomes very evident that they achieved their goal. The band implements intricate time signatures that you will notice but aren't too jarring much in the same way that the band Grizzly Bear does. 

The band is a big fan of reverb as not only the vocals but also the guitar sound as if they are being played in an auditorium. This isn’t a bad thing; it works very well with the music they play and often creates a grandiose sound that the band occasionally strives for. 

The album opens with “Fondations,” which will immediately give you an idea of what you are in for. I enjoyed the chemistry right off the bat between the musicians as they rock out in their own signature type of way. The guitars are relatively clean and the drums crash but are subdued with a jazz style type of playing. Once the verse hits the band loosens up and creates some space for the reverb-soaked vocals. The vocals are warm and attractive and prove to be one of the finer aspects of the band. As the song progresses the band continues to crush it with technical and creatively impressive material.

“Aurore Boréale” holds down an infectious groove with keyboards, guitars, bass and drums while “Sourd” is a slow- moving atmospheric piece that has an undercurrent of jazz running through it. 

“La Brume” contains the most energy and also does the most rocking out.  That being said the song has so many changes that it is a blast to listen to. Pay close attention to the drumming on this one as some of the technical feats are mighty impressive. 

The EP closes with “Polaris,” which is an atmospheric song that reminded me of Sigur Ros at points. There are a number of moments that burst with emotion within the four minutes and eighteen seconds of the track. “Polaris” is arguably the highlight of the album.

Renard Blanc is a band with a surplus of innate talent both creatively and technically, which make listening to Arsarneq an absolute pleasure.
0 Comments

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

       Critique/insight

    We are dedicated to informing the public about the different types of independent  music that is available for your listening pleasure as well as giving the artist a professional critique from a seasoned music geek. We critique a wide variety of niche genres like experimental, IDM, electronic, ambient, shoegaze and much more.

    Tweets by pitchperfect158
    Are you one of our faithful visitors who enjoys our website? Like us on Facebook


    Archives

    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    May 2012
    April 2012
    March 2012
    February 2012
    January 2012

Company

About
Contributors

Newsletter

Newsletter
© Pitch Perfect 2022. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
  • Pitch Perfect
  • Indie Music Album Reviews
  • About
  • Submissions
  • Top albums
  • Features
  • Contact